Issue Performance measurement breaks down as knowledge work absorbs AI

Summary

McKinsey argues performance is becoming harder to measure as knowledge work grows and AI enters it, because traditional performance management rewards past outcomes, ignores AI-powered work, and stifles skill development.

Classification

Main topicLabor & Future of Work

Secondary topicsDemocracy & Governance AI & Computing

Region menusGlobal

Impactscope:global

Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-26)

Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:52

Evidence 1

The State of Organizations 2026 McKinsey & Company page=51;section=Workforce shifts: Aiming higher with a new performance edge / Finding the right formula 2026-02 accessed 2026-07-26

Constituent trends 1

TrendShift 7: the focus moves from retention to performance as the Great Attrition ends13 signals

Directly linked signals 0

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Relation types: constitutes

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